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Sanitary Sewer & Stormwater Infrastructure Services in Washington County

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County Infrastructure Snapshot · Past 12 Months

The Infrastructure Picture in Washington County

FDEP Sanitary Sewer Overflows

Washington County has 2 sanitary sewer overflow incidents reported to FDEP in the past 12 months, totaling 2,000 gal of reported volume. That ranks Washington #37 of 40 Florida counties with reported incidents in this window. The largest single incident in the window reported 2,000 gal.

Incidents
2
Reported Volume
2,000 gal
Most Recent
Feb 28, 2026

Infrastructure Age Context

Washington's housing stock is 38.6% pre-1980, with an estimated median structure age of 41 years. Older housing correlates with older buried infrastructure, which drives the need for condition assessment and trenchless rehabilitation.

Pre-1940
4%
1940 to 1959
9%
1960 to 1979
26%
1980 to 1999
37%
2000+
25%

Source: US Census ACS housing-age estimates, 10,962 units in Washington County.

Clean Water Act Enforcement

EPA ECHO records show 1 active consent decree and 1 total enforcement action affecting 0 regulated facilities in Washington County.

Rainfall Context, NOAA

Washington County recorded 49.9 inches of total precipitation across the past 12 months (NOAA station coverage 83%). Rainfall pulses are the primary driver of inflow and infiltration in older collection systems.

County Data Read · Trailing 12 Months

What the Data Shows in Washington County

FDEP public notices record 2 sanitary sewer releases in Washington County over the trailing 12 months, totaling 2,000 gallons of reported volume. By volume, Washington County ranks 37 of 40 reporting counties. The single largest event in the window released 2,000 gallons. The latest entry for the county carries a report date of February 28, 2026. A low count still marks the Washington County basins worth watching. Washington County carries a mixed vintage, 38.6% of its 10,962 housing units dating to before 1980 in US Census ACS housing age estimates. The estimated median Washington County structure is 41 years old. Washington County scoping separates the pre 1980 core, where CCTV pipeline inspection leads, from newer areas.

Washington County recorded 49.9 inches in the trailing 12 months per NOAA precipitation data at 83% coverage. Typical loading makes the Washington County window a reasonable planning baseline. With 1 enforcement action and 1 active consent decree logged in EPA ECHO, Washington County utilities are working against defined milestones rather than discretionary ones. Conditions in Washington County follow the Florida Panhandle, where Bay and Calhoun counties share the same material history. Coverage in Washington County runs statewide, with crews mobilized for sanitary sewer rehabilitation, trenchless pipe repair, and stormwater system cleaning.

Sources: FDEP public notices, NOAA precipitation data, US Census ACS housing age estimates, and EPA ECHO enforcement records.

SES in Washington

Statewide Capability, Local Crews When Mobilized

Southeast Services supports Washington County on qualifying contracts, project mobilizations, and compliance engagements. Once engaged, our teams stay in position until the work is completed and verified to meet your unique needs.

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